Resource Planner

NKT; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT in Karlskrona, Sweden, is seeking a Resource Planner to ensure the right jointer workforce and competencies are available for key green-transition projects. You will forecast demand, monitor capacity and oversee competence status, coordinating across projects and the Training Center.

The role involves data-driven planning, collaboration with Operations, Project Organisations, and Management, and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant education within workforce planning, business administration, operations, engineering, HR or equivalent experience.
• Experience in resource planning, capacity management, workforce planning, project operations or similar planning-focused roles.
• Experience working with forecasts, dashboards, utilisation data and competence planning.
• Fluent Swedish and English skills, both written and spoken.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI or other planning/reporting tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resource forecasts, capacity reports and utilisation overviews.
• Monitor resource demand, capacity constraints and competence gaps.
• Coordinate resource allocation input across projects and geographical areas.
• Maintain the jointer competence matrix, including certifications and training status.
• Support training prioritisation and recruitment planning through data and reporting.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Communication (English)

Education

Education in workforce planning or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Coordinate workforce planning and competence development

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring the right competence is available for some of the most important infrastructure projects supporting the green transition? As a Resource Planner at NKT, you will support the effective utilisation and development of our jointer workforce by providing reliable resource planning, capacity forecasting and competence oversight. This is an opportunity to work closely with Operations, Project Organisations, Management and the Training Center in an international company where planning and coordination are essential to meeting future demands.

Plan resources and optimise workforce availability

As a Resource Planner, you will support the planning and coordination of NKT's jointer workforce, ensuring visibility of resource demand, available capacity and competence status. You will work with forecasting, reporting and follow-up activities to support operational decisions and long-term workforce planning. By maintaining accurate planning information and competence data, you will help ensure that projects have access to the resources and certifications required for on-time delivery.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Maintain resource forecasts, capacity reports and utilisation overviews
• Monitor resource demand, capacity constraints and competence gaps
• Coordinate resource allocation input across projects and geographical areas
• Maintain the jointer competence matrix, including certifications and training status
• Support training prioritisation and recruitment planning through data and reporting

The role is based in Karlskrona, Sweden, and reports to the Head of Asset And Execution Travel within Sweden and occasional international travel may be required.

Structured planner with analytical and collaborative approach

You enjoy working with data, planning and coordination in a structured environment where accuracy and follow-up are important. As a person, you are organised, communicative and comfortable working with stakeholders across different functions. You can present information in a clear and practical manner and take a thorough approach to identifying risks, capacity considerations and development needs. You value collaboration and contribute to creating reliable planning support that helps colleagues make informed decisions.

You Also Have

• Relevant education within workforce planning, business administration, operations, engineering, HR, supply chain or equivalent experience
• Experience in resource planning, capacity management, workforce planning, project operations or similar planning-focused roles
• Experience working with forecasts, dashboards, utilisation data and competence planning
• Fluent Swedish and English skills, both written and spoken
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with SAP, Power BI or other planning/reporting tools is an advantage

Support the workforce behind the green transition

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don't meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

At NKT, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within resource planning, workforce management and operational coordination while working alongside knowledgeable colleagues in an international environment. You will be part of a collaborative team where learning, knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged. This role offers broad exposure to Operations, Project Management, Training and Finance, providing valuable opportunities for long-term career growth.

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If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Cajsa Carlsson at [e-mail].

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Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria - the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world's transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com